Seasoned Rice

Basmati rice is heated with soy margarine, nutritional yeast, garlic and basil to create a light, flavorful side to accompany any meal. Stir in a cup of your favorite steamed vegetable, if desired.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 185 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 1 cup basmati rice
• 2 tablespoons soy margarine
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1.5 teaspoons dried basil
• 3.6670000553131 cups water, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a saucepan bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and all liquid is absorbed.

Step 2

Melt margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in remaining 2/3 cup water, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, basil and salt; heat for 5 minutes. Stir in cooked rice and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.